Uber stories - Page 5
Tech industry invests in sustainability, looks at creating a healthy future
Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
The consumer technology industry has a renewed focus on creating a healthier, more efficient future, and is looking at ways to advance sustainability.
It's a wrap: our best stories of the year
Fri, 18th Dec 2015
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
As another year comes to an end and we all get ready to eat, drink and be merry, we take a look back at 2015 in all its glory.
How the collaborative economy is disrupting traditional business
Fri, 7th Aug 2015
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martech
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uber
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adobe
The digital age is disrupting the traditional business model and making trust the currency of the 21st century.
Uber eyes up Nokia's mapping service, forks out $3bn
Mon, 11th May 2015
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google
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uber
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maps
In a bold £2.4bn bid, Uber seeks control of Nokia's Here maps, eyeing autonomy from Google and fueling its driverless ambitions.
Zomato and Uber team up to target hungry app users
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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apps
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zomato
Zomato and Uber's new tie-up offers seamless travel to eateries, enriching dining experiences for food lovers across 13 countries.
Another app sets to shake up taxi market
Fri, 17th Apr 2015
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taxi app
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zoomy
Zoomy, a novel taxi app, secures hefty funding to redefine ride-hailing in Australia and New Zealand, promising enhanced customer choice.
New Kiwi taxi app says it's better than Uber
Mon, 16th Feb 2015
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cabchooze
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axis
This past weekend an Auckland based company launched Cabchooze, a taxi app that provides low fixed fares for journeys beyond 10kms.
So what’s the big deal with Uber, anyway?
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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apps
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government
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uber
We take a look at Uber's short yet controversial history that has led to a Government review on how taxi and private hire services operate.
More outrage after Uber cashes in on Sydney hostage crisis
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
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demand
Uber sparks fury as it quadruples fares in Sydney amidst a hostage crisis, prioritizing profits in a city's hour of need.
Uber adds larger vehicle option and updates Auckland pricing structure
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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cartech
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uber
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safety
Uber rolls out uberXL for up to 6 passengers in Auckland, revamps fare structure, and drops CBD flat fare to enhance service quality.
End of in-car radio? Uber and Spotify team up for ride-along listening
Tue, 18th Nov 2014
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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uber
Allowing passengers to stream their own music will enhance user experience. Spotify users potentially could choose Uber over competing alternatives.
Embrace digitalisation or risk governing a fractured society, says Gartner
Fri, 14th Nov 2014
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government
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uber
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digitalisation
Digitalisation will place huge pressure on governments and leaders in the public sector to change faster than at any other time in modern history.
Uber has impact on transit price index
Mon, 3rd Nov 2014
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public transport
As Auckland comes in at #28 in the World Ubran Transit Price Index, it seems Uber is having a real influence on transport costs across the world.
Premier League struggles to clamp down on illegal online highlights
Thu, 21st Aug 2014
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uc
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social media
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uber
Premier League faces uphill battle to curb illegal online goal sharing, too vast for current copyright laws, experts predict.